AUGUST 8TH
STOP AND FRISK FORUM IN BVHP
Southeast Community Complex
1800 OAKDALE SAN FRANCISCO CA
HOSTED BY OSIRIS COALITION
FREE
6PM
August is a month of meaning, of repression and radical resistance, of injustice and divine justice; of repression and righteous rebellion; of individual and collective efforts to free the slaves and break the chains that bind us.” – Mumia Abu-Jamal
(VIA MAMMA AYANA “BLACK AUGUST TRUE HISTORY”) THE BLACK AUGUST COMMEMORATION:
The tradition of fasting, studying and educatIing during Black August was developed to help instill self-discipline amongst its’ observers. The fast is also intended to serve as a constant reminder of the sacrifices of our fallen Freedom Fighters and the ongoing oppression of our people. The commemorative fast is from sunrise to sunset (generally from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm). The fast includes refraining from drinking liquids and eating food of any kind. The meal to break the fast is shared whenever possible among comrades. Other forms of sacrifice are also encouraged to teach self-discipline and self-reflection, such as abstaining from sex or needless consumption (i.e. drug and alcohol use), refraining from listening to the corporate radio and watching corporate television . People are also encouraged to refrain from patronizing and using corporate businesses, gas stations, department stores, supermarkets and grocery stores. Traditionally a “Peoples’ Feast” is held on August 31st to honor the fallen and acknowledge our collective sacrifices for the greater good.
Early on, the Black August practice and tradition also observed not only the sacrifices of the brothers in California’s concentration camps, but to commemorate the acts of rebellion and resistance that occurred within the California Prison Camps and by other Black/New Afrikan prisoners, prisoners of war and freedom fighters. Within the first year(s) of Black August the sacrifices and struggles of our ancestors against white supremacy, colonialism, and imperialism were also included in the observation.
It must be clear that the purpose of Black August as created by the founders was not to celebrate, but to observe by individual and collective fasting, studying, educating and community work, as well as political and cultural edutainment. Black August is a time to engage in self-reaffirming action to advance our struggle for self-determination and national liberation, and to commemorate actions of resistance, revolution and rebellion while promoting an understanding and awareness of active and proactive acts of resistance. During Black August the community is encouraged to join in the observation and commemoration. Not only are the actions of self-discipline suggested, but also community members and community organizations are encouraged to come together, study and educate one another about resistance and liberation past and present through studying, discussion, reading, DVD sharing, cultural edutainment, exercising, training and breaking fast together. Black August study groups are encouraged.
It is suggested to write and/or visit someone in prison, to fund raise for and donate to the prisoners, political prisoners and prisoners of war. To observe and commemorate Black August each individual is encouraged to:
-Drink only water for a suggested prolonged period or if really disciplined until after sunset from the 1st until the 31st (Suggested hours are 8am to 6pm);
-Eat only one meal a day after sunset; On days called flea days, (1st, 7th, 13th and 21st), fast 24 hours until next sunset.
-Work out an exercise routine for each day either individually or in groups.
-Do not use any drugs, mind altering herbs or alcoholic beverages during the entire month.
-Do not go to any corporate store for anything other than medical or health related items.
-Do not patronize fast food establishments or vendors.
-Eat healthy, natural and nutritious foods and meals.
-Observe Black August through educational study groups, events and commemorations.
1-AUGUST 2ND REGGAE FOR MUMIA
-CONTINENTAL CLUB 12TH AND CAMBELL OAKLAND, CA
-HOSTED BY DJ ITAL RA, CONCERNED FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MUMIA ABU JAMAL, BLACK RIDERS LIBERATION PARTY
-$5 DOLLAR DONATION TO THE HELP FREE MUMIA ABU JAMAL
-9PM-2AM
2-AUG 2ND EDUCATE TO LIBERATE/FEED THE PEOPLE PROGRAM OAK
-EASSIDE ARTS ALLIANCE 2277 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. OAKLAND, CA
-HOSTED BY BLACK RIDERS LIBERATION PARTY
-FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME)
-6PM-8PM
3-AUG 4TH STOP AND FRISK FORUM
-REDSTONE BUILDING 3RD FLOOR 2940 16th St SAN FRANCISCO, CA
-HOSTED BY ISO (INTERNATIONALIST SOCIALIST ORGANIZATION)
-FREE
-6PM
4-AUGUST 5TH BSLC, BRLP AND PCM BLACK AUGUST COMMUNITY FEEDING
-CORNER OF 55TH AND FOOTHILL
-HOSTED BY BSLC(BLACKSTAR LINER COALITION), BRLP AND PEOPLES COMMUNITY MEDICS
-FREE
-12PM
5-AUGUST 8TH STOP AND FRISK FORUM IN BVHP
-1800 OAKDALE SAN FRANCISCO CA
-HOSTED BY OSIRIS COALITION
-FREE
-6PM
6-AUGUST 9TH EDUCATE TO LIBERATE/FEED THE PEOPLE PROGRAM OAK
-EASSIDE ARTS ALLIANCE 2277 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. OAKLAND, CA
-HOSTED BY BLACK RIDERS LIBERATION PARTY
-FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME)
-6PM-8PM
this event is for People of Color only
7-AUGUST 11TH REVERSE THE HYNOSIS SHOW BRLP
-La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, California 94705
-HOSTED BY BRLP (BLACK RIDERS LIBERATION PARTY)
-$5-10 DONATION (NO ONE TURNED AWAY)
-10PM-2AM
8-AUGUST 11TH BLOCK UNITY COMMUNITY BRIDGE FEED
-FILLMORE MINI PARK SAN FRANCISCO CA
-HOSTED BY BAY AREA BLOCK UNITY NETWORK
-FREE
-11AM-4PM
9-AUG 15H RELAUNCH RACE FOR THE TIMES WEBSITE IN HONOR OF BLACK AUGUST
-www.raceforthetimes.com
-HOSTED BY RACE FOR THE TIMES
-FREE
-12PM
10-AUG 16TH EDUCATE TO LIBERATE/ FEED THE PEOPLE PROGRAM OAK
-EASSIDE ARTS ALLIANCE 2277 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. OAKLAND, CA
-HOSTED BY BLACK RIDERS LIBERATION PARTY
-FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME)
-6PM-8PM
this event is for People of Color only
11-AUG 17TH MARCUS GARVEY ARTS FESTIVAL
-MARCUS GARVEY PARK W. OAKLAND 34TH AND MLK
-HOTED BY RESHAWN GOODS
-FREE
-6PM-1030PM
12-AUGUST 18TH BURNING SPEAR MARCUS GARVEY FESTIVAL
-MARCUS BOOKS & MARCUS GARVEY PARK W. OAK 34TH AND MLK
-BRLP
-FREE
-11AM-6PM
13-AUGUST 19TH KENNETH HARDING JR. COMMUNITY FEEDING BAYVIEW HUNTER’S POINT
-3RD AND OAKDALE SAN FRANCISCO
-KENNETH HARDING JR FOUNDATION
-FREE
-10AM-2PM
14-AUGUST 23TH EDUCATE TO LIBERATE/FEED THE PEOPLE PROGRAM ESAA
-EASSIDE ARTS ALLIANCE 2277 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. OAKLAND, CA
-HOSTED BY BLACK RIDERS LIBERATION PARTY
-FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME)
-6PM-8PM
this event is for People of Color only
15-AUGSUT 31ST FILM SCREENING OF “BROTHERS” AND PEOPLE’S FEAST
-EASTSIDE ARTS ALLIANCE 2277 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. OAKLAND, CA
-HOSTED BY MXGM
-FREE
-7PM
Black August originated in the prisons of California to honor fallen Freedom Fighters: Jonathan Jackson, George Jackson, William Christmas, James McClain and Khatari Gaulden. Jonathan Jackson was ambushed outside the Marin County courthouse on August 7, 1970 – as he attempted to liberate three imprisoned Black freedom fighters: James McClain, William Christmas and Ruchell Magee.
Ruchell Magee is the sole survivor of that armed rebellion. He is the former co-defendant of Angela Davis and has been locked down for 40 years, most of it in solitary confinement. George Jackson was assassinated by prison guards during a prison rebellion at San Quentin on August 21, 1971.
To honor these fallen soldiers, the brothers who participated in the collective founding of Black August wore black armbands on their left arm and studied revolutionary works, focusing on the works of George Jackson.
Black August is a time to embrace the principles of unity, self-sacrifice, political education, physical training and resistance.The tradition of fasting during Black August teaches self-discipline. A conscious fast is in effect FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET (6:00 am to 8:00 pm) Some other personal sacrifice can be made as well. The sundown meal is traditionally shared whenever possible among comrades. Black August fasting should serve as a constant reminder of the conditions our people have faced and still confront. Fasting is uncomfortable at times, but it is helpful to remember all those who have come and gone before us, Ni Nkan Mase, if we stand tall, it is because we stand on the shoulders of many ancestors.
August 20, 1619—First born Afrikan captives were brought to England’s North Amerikan colony of Jamestown, Virginia.
August 16, 1768—Charlestown, South Carolina rebellious Afrikan slaves (known as maroons) engaged British military forces in bloody battle defendingtheir camp which was a haven for fugitive slaves.
August 30, 1800—Day set for launching Gabrier Prossers revolt. On this day over 1000 armed slaves gathered to endeavor to secure their liberty, however bad weather forced them to postpone the revolt and betrayal ultimately led to the crushing of their physical force.
August 21, 1831—Slave revolt launched under the leadership of Nat Turner which lasted four days and resulted in fifty-one slaveholders and their loved ones being subjected to revolutionary People’s justice.
August 29, 1841—Street skirmish took place in Cincinnati between Afrikan and Euro-Amerikan, wherein for five days Afrikans waged valiant struggle indefense of their women, children and property against brutal racist terror campaigns.
August 1854 —Delegates from eleven states met in Cleveland at the National Emigration Convention of the Colored People, to advance the positionthat an independent land base (nation) be set up for the absorption of captive Afrikans in Babylon who wanted to return to Afrika.
August 1, 1856 —North Carolina, fierce battle erupted between fugitive slaves and slaveholders who sought their capture and re-enslavement. Only recorded casualties were among slaveholders.
August 1860 —Freedom (slave) conspiracy uncovered with the discovery of an organized camp of Afrikans and Euro-Amerikan co-conspirators in Talladega County, Alabama.
August 2, 1865 —Virginia a statewide conference of fifty Afrikan delegates met to demand that Afrikans in Virginia be granted legal title to landoccupied during the Civil War. Numerous off-pitch battles ensued during this same month as terrorist mobs moved to evict Afrikans from the land and were met with resistance.
August 17, 1887—Honorable Marcus Garvey, father of contemporary Afrikan Nationalism was born.
August 1906 —Afrikan soldiers (in service of Babylon) enraged behind racial slurs and discrimination struck out and wrecked the town of Brownville, Texas.
August 1906 —Niagara Movement met at Harpers Ferry, Virginia and issued W.E. Du Bois’ historic manifesto against racist discrimination in Babylon against Afrikans.
August 1, 1914 —Garvey founds Universal Negro Improvement Association, advancing the call for Land, Freedom, and Independence for Afrikan people.
August 23, 1917—Afrikan soldiers in Huston engaged in street skirmishes that left more than seventeen Euro-American racists dead.
August 1920 —Over two thousand delegates representing Afrikan from the four corners of the earth gathered in New York for the International Convention of the Negro People of the World, sponsored by UNIA convention issue a bill of rights for Afrikans.
August 1943 —Slave revolt took place in Harlem as result of a K-9 shooting a brother defending the honor of Afrikan womanhood. More than 16,000 military and police personnel were required to quell the rebellion.
August 1963 —190,000 Afrikans (250,000 people all toll) took part in the March on Washington led by Dr. Martin Luther King to petition for the extension of the rights and privileges due to them mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
August 1964 —Afrikan launched comparatively large-scale urban slave revolt in the following cities: Jersey City NY, Paterson NJ, Keansburg NJ, Chicago IL, and Philadelphia PA. These slave revolts were for the most part sparked by either police brutality or disrespect shown toward Afrikan womanhood.
August 16, 1965—Urban revolt took place in Northern Philadelphia.
August 7-8, 1966––Large-scale urban revolt was launched in Lansing, Michigan.
August 28, 1966—Waukegan, Illinois, urban slave revolt launched in response to police brutality.
July 30- August 2, 1967 —Urban slave revolt launched in Milwaukee.
August 19-24, 1967-Comparatively large-scale urban slave revolt was launched in New Haven, Connecticut.
August 7, 1970 —Jonathan Jackson killed in firefight while leading the Marin County Courthouse raid. George Jackson
August 21, 1971—George Jackson shot and killed in San Quentin by tower guards.
E: WE RIDE BECAUSE WE DEMAND THE CASES OF ALL BLACK PEOPLE HELD CAPTIVE IN THE JAILS AND PRISONS OF AMERIKKKA BE REOPENED, RE-INVESTIGATED, AND RE-TRIED BY MEMBERS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY.
WE RIDE BECAUSE WE FEEL THAT BLACK PEOPLE LIVING IN INCARCERATION HAVE BEEN TRIED UNFAIRLY BY THE U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE BEEN DENIED THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY ONE’S PEERS RESULTING IN GUILTY VERDICTS FOR AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF INNOCENT BLACK PEOPLE. WE HAVE BEEN AND ARE BEING TRIED BY JURIES THAT HAVE NO UNDERSTANDING OF THE “AVERAGE REASONING MAN” OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY. IT IS TIME THAT THESE CASES BE RE-OPENED AND RETRIED BY BLACK PEOPLE SO THAT THE INNOCENSE OF BLACK INMATES CAN BE DETERMINED BY A JURY OF THEIR PEERS, AS STATED IN THE 14TH AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. WE AS BLACK PEOPLE SHALL THEN DEAL WITH OUR OWN PEOPLE BY GRANTING FREEDOM FROM INCARCERATION TO THOSE WHOSE RE-TRIAL HAS VALIDATED IT, AND DEFERRING CHARGES AND SENTENCES FOR THOSE PROVEN TO BE GUILTY BY THEIR PEERS. WE WANT AMNESTY FOR ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS.
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